Sea of Galilee


Brain-eating amoeba, Gai Beach Waterpark
Invisible killer: Brain-eating amoeba sparks panic in Israel's summer paradise

A rare brain-eating amoeba sends dozens rushing to hospitals, as a child fights for his life. A waterpark which may be the cause of the infection has been shut down.

Gila Isaacson | 25.07.24

Ministry of Health, Brain-eating Amoeba

Ministry of Health confirms: 10 year old positive for brain-eating ameoba

This is the second time this rare but deadly disease has been diagnosed in Israel– the last one was a few short weeks ago, and it tragically ended in a 26 year old man dying.

Gila Isaacson | 24.07.24

Brain-eating Amoeba, Ministry of Health

Brain eating ameoba suspected: 10-year-old fighting for life

Just weeks after a tragic fatality, another case of the rare but deadly "brain-eating amoeba" has been suspected, this time affecting a 10-year-old child in northern Israel.

Gila Isaacson | 24.07.24

Fires, heat, Hezbollah missiles, North Israel

Major fire has broken out near the Sea of Galilee, residents evacuated

A fire broke out today near the Sea of Galilee in the Yavne'el settlement, located in the Lower Galilee.

Eliana Fleming | 17.07.24

Health, parasite disease, Kineret

25 year old Israeli in critical condition after swimming in Kineret 

An Israeli man has been hospitalized with fatal brain-eating amoeba found in bodies of water, as the health ministry continues to take water samples from the Sea of Galilee (Kineret).

Eliana Fleming | 04.07.24

Weather, Weather Forecast

And Now For the Weather: Sea of Galilee continues to rise; mostly clear skies in coming days

The level of the Sea of Galilee rose another 5.5. cm last weekend and is less than a meter from reaching the upper red line.

JFeed Staff | 25.02.24

Weather Forecast, Sea of Galilee  

Staggering Rise: Sea of Galilee Water Level Sets Seasonal Record

Blessed Rainfall: Sea of Galilee water level surges by 15 cm in the last 24 Hours.

JFeed Staff | 31.01.24

Weather Forecast, Sea of Galilee 

Even Without Rain: The Sea of Galilee Water Level Continues to Rise

According to the Water Authority data, the Sea of Galilee water level rose by an additional 1.5 cm in the last 24 hours, completing a total rise of 24 cm in the past week. A further increase is expected in the coming days.

JFeed Staff | 18.01.24

Weather Forecast, Sea of Galilee

Sea of Galilee Water Level Surges Significantly Over the Weekend

At the end of last weekend, the Sea of Galilee water level recorded a significant jump of 11.5 cm. According to forecasts, precipitation will continue in the coming days, leading to an additional rise in water level.

JFeed Staff | 14.01.24

Level of the Sea of ​​Galilee

In Just One Day: the Level of the Sea of ​​Galilee has Risen Tremendously

Within a day and a half, the level of the Sea of ​​Galilee registered a tremendous increase of 4.5 cm from direct rain. Now the level of the Sea of ​​Galilee stands at -211.515 and another increase is expected in the coming days.

JFeed | 21.11.23